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Preston Center Task Force Shows How to Waste Two Years and $300,000: Part 1

By Jon Anderson | November 16, 2016 |

If I could sum up this final report by the Northwest Highway and Preston Road Area Plan task force, it would be that it took two years and $300,000 to identify what will cost the city even more money and more time to actually attempt to solve. But that’s what you get when a group…

Dallas Architecture Forum Presents Panel About Dallas Trails and Bicycle Initiatives

By Leah Shafer | November 16, 2016 |

It’s not widely known by the residents, but the city of Dallas offers one of the best hike and bike trail systems in the United States. From White Rock Lake to Katy Trail, people have a plethora of outdoor options available to them. Join the Dallas Architecture Forum for a panel discussion next Monday, Dallas Trails and Bicycle…

Ryan Shea’s Annual Pie Party and VNA’s Power of Pie Bring Pastries to The People

By Joanna England | November 16, 2016 |

Every American looks forward to two things at Thanksgiving: Pie, and that awesome nap after pie. And when it comes to pie, Realtor Ryan Shea has been giving them away for the past four years to his clients through his annual appreciation party. Shea, who usually gives away as many as 75 of your favorite pies…

Anteks Curated Hosts Design District Housewarming Party

By Joanna England | November 16, 2016 |

When we heard that Anteks Curated was on the move from Preston Center Plaza, we had to admit we were a little excited. It was a more tightly selected inventory of the cowboy cool home accessories and gifts Jason Lenox introduced us to in his original Design District digs. Now the collection of contemporary-rustic decor…

Get Your Bidding Biceps Ready: Auctions & More Auctions are Coming to DFW

By Candy Evans | November 16, 2016 |

You may have noticed a proliferation of real estate auctions lately — even before the election — of large trophy properties that have hung on the market for several seasons. For properties like these, auctions are the perfect solution and these homes are easing off the lot and into happy ownership. Thus far, at least…

Blast Chilling Isn’t the Weather Forecast, it’s the Latest Kitchen Marvel From Irinox

By Jon Anderson | November 15, 2016 |

Hey Kitchen Aid, are you listening?  Over 20 years ago, I sent you a résumé for some marketing job.  In my cover letter, I was very specific in detailing a missed opportunity within the residential appliance market.  You see, parent company Hobart had recently purchased commercial refrigeration maker Traulsen who had a thing called a…